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A.P. High Court Chief Justice launches JOHA health assurance app

Andhra Pradesh to draw up action plan against zoonotic diseases

28 Sri Venkateswara Ayurvedic College students fall ill due to food poisoning in Andhra Pradesh

A.P. inks pact with AstraZeneca to set up Genomic Solutions Centre in Amaravati

The centre to use next-generation sequencing, AI, and genomic technologies to facilitate early cancer detection and recommend personalised treatment based on a patient's genetic profile; as part of project, AI-enabled X-ray systems to be installed in government hospitals to ensure proper diagnosis

No active COVID clusters in A.P., cases only sporadic, says govt.

Epidemiological tracking shows low transmission rates, with cases occurring sporadically in isolated pockets rather than through localised or rapid community outbreaks, according to Health Department

Andhra Pradesh introduces new grading system to evaluate PHC performance

Andhra Pradesh COVID tally rises to 49 with 10 new cases

โ€˜Sanjeevaniโ€™ rollout across State in August, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

The project integrates technology to safeguard public health, he says, adding that a digital health profile will be created for every individual and IDs issued to all family members

Tribal welfare school student dies of malaria in Eluru district of A.P.

Condition of the seventh class student deteriorated due to a drastic fall in her platelet count

255 COVID-19 beds kept ready across 17 teaching hospitals in Andhra Pradesh

The Health Department has stocked masks, PPE kits and medicines, and allowed hospital superintendents to buy emergency supplies locally without waiting for State-level procurement; 12 patients are in hospital and 11 in home isolation

Caesarean deliveries in empanelled hospitals to be audited in A.P.

The hospitals empanelled with Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva scheme should outline medical reasons, test reports, and other evidence to support their decision of performing C-section deliveries

Mask up if you have a heart condition: IMA expert, as Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 cases reach 32

Rajeev Jayadevan of the National IMA COVID Task Force said even a fever strains the heart, and that people with heart disease and other conditions should wear masks in crowded places

Andhra Pradesh registers three new COVID cases, all from East Godavari district

The total case load in the State rises to 29, while the death toll stands at four, says Health Department

Andhra Pradesh allocates โ‚น51 crore for repairs in GGHs and medical colleges

Chief Minister inspects new Thalli Bidda Express fleet

12 COVID cases, 4 deaths reported in A.P. since June 26, but no need to worry, says health official

There has been no cluster outbreak, says the Health Secretary; describing the situation as periodic cyclical viral circulations, expert says that the infections may blow over by August end

Four Ayush colleges will be set up in A.P., says Health Minister

Integrated AYUSH hospitals will be set up at Tirupati, Giddalur, Nandigama, Tenali, Tekkali and Rampachodavaram, with an investment of โ‚น90 crore, says Satya Kumar Yadav

Another COVID-19 death reported in A.P., three more test positive

The death of 66-year-old man has been attributed to comorbidities, and not the COVID-19 infection alone

Andhra Pradesh health experts study Odishaโ€™s medicine supply system

A.P. Health Dept. to go for zonal slot booking for disability assessment from July 8

Districts categorised into six zones for the purpose; mandatory online attendance registration before disability assessment camps has also been introduced as part of reforms aimed at reducing inconvenience to persons with disabilities, says Minister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav

Andhra Pradesh introduces millet โ€˜chikkiโ€™ in government schools to boost student nutrition

The new โ€˜chikkiโ€™ combines peanuts, blended millets and jaggery syrup, making it richer in dietary fibre and calcium, and will be served to students three times a week

A.P. govt. focusing on upgrading secondary hospitals, says Health Minister

District and area hospitals, CHCs and mother and childcare hospitals are being strengthened to ensure that patients receive quality healthcare closer to homes, says Satya Kumar Yadav

A.P. Health Minister proposes model to assess performance of govt. hospitals

The new model will take into account services to be completed by every doctor, nurse and technician, on a day-to-day basis, says Satya Kumar Yadav

Andhra Pradeshโ€™s Sanjeevani health screening drew interest at national conference, says Minister

Citizen Health Screening will be held using 904 mobile medical units, as part of which healthcare teams will conduct 41 diagnostic tests for every individual, says Health Minister